West Oncology Conference for Advanced Providers and Nurses

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Join us for this year’s West Oncology Conference for Advanced Practitioners and Nurses! 📆 Friday, October 6, 2023 ⏱ 8am – 3pm đź“Ť Online Event This virtual program is designed to provide insights into the latest developments in multidisciplinary treatment, practical patient management, and inter-professional care. This interactive event aims to enhance communication within the… Read more »

The Best of ASCO – Memphis

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West Medical Oncologists, Dr. Bradley Somer and Dr. Gregory Vidal are two of the presenters for the upcoming Best of ASCO – Memphis Conference. Dr. Vidal will host two sessions: the SEEK Workshop Primer Panel and Diversity in Cancer Care, while Dr. Somer will host a session on GU Cancers. This Post ASCO Review will… Read more »

Key Risk Factors Affecting Treatment Choice in Melanoma with Dr. G. Gary Tian

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Key Risk Factors Affecting Treatment Choice in Melanoma   West provider, Dr. G. Gary Tian, joins Dr. Evan J. Lipson with John Hopkins Medicine and other oncology experts to discuss critical factors influencing physicians’ decisions between monotherapy and doublet therapy for Metastatic Melanoma.   The group dives into the latest treatment options for metastatic melanoma,… Read more »

Nurse Navigators

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Our nurse navigators are registered nurses with clinical oncology knowledge, specializing in assisting and guiding you  through the different phases of your cancer journey. Nurse navigators serve as your primary point of contact to help you make informed decisions, explain care plan and treatment options, coordinate aspects of care, advocate for your specific needs, and... Read more »

Standard-of-Care Treatment Approaches for HR+/HER2 Early Breast Cancer ft. Dr. Gregory Vidal

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In a recent OncLive Peer Exchange, Dr. Gregory Vidal partnered with a panel of breast oncology experts to discuss the standard-of-care treatment approaches for early-stage HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer.   Topics include: – Evolution of HER2-negative management – Updates in HR-positive treatment – Importance of genetic testing – Utilization of endocrine therapy – BRCA mutations and… Read more »

Meet Judy: Esophageal Cancer Survivor

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Meet Judy: Esophageal Cancer Survivor   Judy came to our West family after she and her husband moved from Florida to Memphis post-retirement. While in Florida, Judy was at high risk for developing esophageal cancer and received frequent screenings to ensure early detection. She was ultimately diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer and would have… Read more »

Malignant Hematology

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At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, we have an experienced team of specialists that manage all forms of malignant hematology cancers. With approximately 59,000 new leukemia diagnosis, 35,700 myeloma and 89,380 lymphoma each year, you can trust our experience and access to cutting edge treatments and clinical trials. 70% of patients in the Mid-South... Read more »

Updates in GI Cancers with Dr. Axel Grothey

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Exciting updates in GI Cancers! Dr. Axel Grothey from West Cancer Center shared groundbreaking insights at the Total Health Spring Oncology Review and Renew Conference. He highlighted major advancements in targeted therapies and precision medicine for GI cancers. Here are the key highlights: Gastro-Esophageal Junction (GEJ) Cancers: Dr. Grothey revealed a new biomarker, Claudin 18.2… Read more »

Head & Neck Cancers

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The treatment of head and neck cancers involves both eliminating the cancer and providing the latest reconstructive procedures to restore patients’ appearance plus ability to swallow and speak. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute we have a team of specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology,  radiology, pathology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, psychology, speech therapy,... Read more »